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SRU 735X

1981 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 735X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 68,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak various places ()

slight oil leaks from front swivel hubs

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,127 miles

Nearside and offside under body corroded in places

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,125 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside and offside under body corroded in places

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all hub seals leaking

front prop shaft gaitor split

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear body mounting support corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,340 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all hub seals leaking

front prop shaft gaitor split

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear body mounting support corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,606 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,606 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside suspension low

Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside suspension low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 55,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,305 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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SRU 735X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRU 735X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRU 735X registered?

SRU 735X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 October 1981.

Is SRU 735X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 735X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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